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  1. chard

    Eye problem advice

    Thanks for the info its very helpful I hope your eyesight is ok. I had the'' its never gonna happen to me'' attitude and it certainly bit me on the **** and changed my outlook in an instant.. good luck for the future
  2. chard

    Eye problem advice

    That's exactly what I was led to believe so when I woke up with this happening I raced to A and E expecting immediate treatment. Even after I came back from the eye clinic I was shocked that I have to wait till 29th may. I was also told that it may bleed again..which it has.!!
  3. chard

    Time off and sick leave

    thanks for the info. I haven't had any formal warnings as yet and until recently my sick record has been ok (just had a bad run of things lately ) but as large companies are pressured to employ a percentage of people with disabilities I wondered how much protection we are given and what...
  4. chard

    Time off and sick leave

    I DONT WRITE A THREAD IN AGES AND THEN 2 COME ALONG AT ONCE!! I am registered disabled at work and I was wondering how this actually benefits me as a diabetic We have a sick policy called the Bradford factor and I have no idea how it works but if you have 100 points then HR will be on your...
  5. chard

    Eye problem advice

    I really appreciate your quick reply. I have a manual job that requires pulling and lifting heavy cables. I may take a week off to avoid any more issues. Typically my left eye is the better of the 2 so the world is a blur without glasses now but that's an age thing Thank you
  6. chard

    Eye problem advice

  7. chard

    Eye problem advice

    Hi Everyone, I have been type 1 for 39 years and have had regular eye checks. My last check was 2 weeks ago and the doctor said that I have mild diabetic changes but considering the years being a diabetic she was pleased with my condition. 10 days later I woke up one morning having blurred...
  8. chard

    high alkaline levels

    thank you Catherine I don't know until the letter arrives but I have been on antibiotics recently and if it is what you suggested then it could be an elevated result due to this I really appreciate your help as I can now sleep a bit easier. scan is in July ill let you know what happens!!
  9. chard

    high alkaline levels

    hi, I have received a letter from the ultra sound dept of my hospital after a recent blood test showed that I had high alkaline levels. At least I think that's what its for because I received the appointment before I received a explanation from the diabetic clinic and im still waiting for the...
  10. chard

    self employment

    is anyone out there self employed and did you get insurance to cover illness death etc.. I have been told its very expensive if you are a diabetic
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